The Joint Pathology Center has a requirement to procure specialized microscopes and plans to procure this item on a sole source basis from Alliant Enterprises, LLC located at 333 Bridge St. NW Suite 1125 Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  This requirement is to purchase twenty three Olympus BX43 Series Microscopes to support the mission of the Joint Pathology Center while permitting appropriate social distancing. This equipment is compatible with the current microscopes in use at the Joint Pathology Center.  Use of a different instrument would involve additional IT service and software integration because the required equipment must integrate with the center’s existing information service program.  Also, unacceptable delays in having the new microscopes operational would occur.

This notice of intent is not a request for a competitive quotations.  All capability statements received within fifteen (15) calendar days after date of publication of this notice will be reviewed by the Government and considered.  Statements must be received no later than (NLT) 3pm EST on the date this notice closes.  However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Should your firm desire to submit a capability statement, it should demonstrate the Offeror’s experience and expertise to provide the equipment identified above within the time frame required and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government.  The statement shall include business size, ability to self-perform work, layers of subcontracting, and any other information indicating a legitimate ability to meet these specific requirements.  Statements should not exceed five (5) pages in length.  Written inquiries may be directed to [email protected].  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  A copy of the Justification and Approval will be posted no later than fourteen (14) days after award.

Primary Point of Contact:

Fozia Abdulahi, [email protected]

Place of Contract Performance:

Veterinary Pathology Residency Program (Joint Pathology Center)